Jefferson Democrats Girls Volleyball 3-1 Reynolds

Jefferson girls volleyball earned a 3-1 road victory over Reynolds on Tuesday to open the 2026 fall season. The Democrats, who represent Portland, Oregon, in the Portland Interscholastic League (6A), made the trip to Troutdale and came away with a convincing non-league result to start the year on a winning note. Winning on the road in a season opener is no small thing, and Jefferson showed enough composure and competitive edge to pull away after dropping a set to the Rockets. Reynolds gave Jefferson a genuine test, taking one set and keeping the match competitive throughout. But Jefferson responded each time, ultimately closing out the match and walking away with a 1-0 record to start the season. Non-league matchups like this one serve as important measuring sticks before conference play begins, giving coaches a chance to evaluate lineups and rotations under real game conditions. Jefferson will look to build on this momentum as the schedule intensifies in the weeks ahead.